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2012 Map of Saint Maurice

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Saint Maurice
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Saint Maurice anchors the southern edge of this landscape along the Red River, where the river's winding course once shaped local commerce and transit. The area is defined by a dense network of waterways, including the expansive Saline Lake and Black Lake, which are fed by numerous bayous like Saline Bayou and Bourbeaux Bayou. This water-dominant geography influenced the placement of early settlements and family landmarks.

Genealogists can find several burial sites and small communities, such as Pace Cem and Saline Cem, alongside the small settlements of Trichell and Luella. Distinctive terrain features, including The Butte and The Horseshoe, rise above the swampy lowlands, while Black Mountain Spr near Black Mountain highlights the varied topography east of Little Natches Bayou. The map also details a secondary road network with local family and place names like Obie Smith Rd and Benjamin Point Rd, reflecting the rural character of Natchitoches Parish in the early 21st century.